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Mandy Patinkin

Birth Place: Chicago, IL, USA

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BIO

Mandy Patinkin has been fortunate to carve out a varied career including theatre, the concert stage, film, television, and as a recording artist.


In his 1980 Broadway debut, Mandy won a Tony Award for his role as Che in Andrew Lloyd Webber's Evitaand was nominated in 1984 for his starring role as George in the Pulitzer Prize-winning musical, Sunday in the Park with George. Mandy's other stage credits include: Compulsion, Paradise Found, The Tempest,Enemy of the People, The Wild Party, Falsettos, The Secret Garden, The Winter's Tale, The Knife, Leave It to Beaver is Dead, Rebel Women, Hamlet, Trelawney of the 'Wells,' The Shadow Box, The Split, Savages, and Henry IV, Part I.
In 1989, Mandy began his concert career at Joseph Papp's Public Theater in New York City. Since then he has toured (and continues to tour) his various solo concerts across North America, in London's West End, through Australia and New Zealand, as well as on Broadway and Off-Broadway. His newest solo concert is Mandy Patinkin in Concert: Diaries 2018, debuting here at NYC's Connelly Theater.
In addition to solo concerts, Mandy has created collaborations with artists including opera star Nathan Gunn in An Evening with Mandy Patinkin & Nathan Gunn, touring the US, Australia and New Zealand; with his dear friend Patti LuPone in An Evening with Patti LuPone and Mandy Patinkinwhich has toured since 2007 and played Broadway in 2012; Bridges, a concert with musicians from various countries in the Middle East; and most recently, The Last Two People on Earth: An Apocalyptic Vaudeville, with Taylor Mac, directed by Susan Stroman.
Mandy has appeared in many feature films, includingLife Itself, Wonder, Smurfs: The Lost Village, The Queen of Spain, Ali and Nino, Wish I Was Here, The Wind Rises, Everybody's Hero, The Choking Man, Pinero, The Adventures of Elmo In Grouchland, Lulu on the Bridge, Men with Guns, The Princess Bride, Yentl, The Music of Chance, Daniel, Ragtime, Impromptu, The Doctor, Alien Nation, Dick Tracy, The House on Carroll Street, True Colors, andMaxie.
In television, Mandy won a 1995 Emmy Award for his performance in the CBS series, "Chicago Hope," and starred in the CBS series "Criminal Minds" and in the Showtime Original Series "Dead Like Me." Currently, he can be seen in the Award-winning Showtime Original Series "Homeland" as CIA Agent Saul Berenson.
As a recording artist on CBS Records, Mandy released two solo albums, Mandy Patinkin and Mandy Patinkin In Concert: Dress Casual. Recently on the Nonesuch label, Mandy recorded his newest albums Mandy Patinkin: Diary January 2018 andMandy Patinkin Diary April/May 2018. Also with Nonesuch are Experiment,Oscar & Steve, Kidultsand Mandy Patinkin Sings Sondheim. In 1998 he debuted his most personal project, Mamaloshen, a collection of traditional, classic and contemporary songs sung entirely in Yiddish. The recording of Mamaloshenwon the Deutschen Schallplattenpreis(Germany's equivalent of the Grammy Award).
As diverse as his professional life has been, Mandy's education in the field of social activism has been even more varied and continues to evolve. He has helped raise funds for organizations dear to his heart including Brady Campaign, PAX, Association to Benefit Children, American Jewish World Service, Search For Common Ground, National Dance Institute, and ACLU. Mandy is a board member of the Arava Institute and continues to work with the International Rescue Committee (IRC), highlighting the plight of refugees worldwide.

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STAGE CREDITS

[West End]
2023
Performer


[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2011


[Off-Broadway]
Public Theater Co-Production, 2011
Sid Silver


[West End]
Menier Chocolate Factory Production, 2010
The Eunuch


[Off-Broadway]
2008
Prospero


[Broadway]
Classic Stage Company Benefit, 2008
Performer


[Off-Broadway]
2004


[Broadway]
Concert [Broadway], 2002


[Broadway]
Concert [Broadway], 2001


[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2000
Burrs


[Broadway]
Unknown, 1998
Performer


[Broadway]
Concert [Broadway], 1997


[Broadway]
Reunion Concert, 1994
George (Act II)

George (Act I)


George (Act II)

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1992
Marvin [Replacement]

[Replacement]

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1991
Archibald Craven


[Broadway]
Unknown, 1989
Performer


[Off-Broadway]
1989
Leontes


[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 1987
Peter




[Off-Broadway]
New York Concert, 1985
Buddy Plummer


[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1984
George (Act I) [Replacement]


George (Act II) [Replacement]



George (Act I) [Replacement]

George (Act II) [Replacement]

George (Act I)

[Off-Broadway]
Playwrights Horizons Workshop, 1983
George

George (Act One)

George (Act Two)

George

George (Act One)

George (Act Two)

[Off-Broadway]
1981
Hotspur


[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1979
Che


[Broadway]
1977
Mark


[Off-Broadway]
1976
Major Robert Steele Strong


[Broadway]
1975
Player King

Fortinbras

Player King

Fortinbras

[Broadway]
1975
Mr. Arthur Gower


Productions

Writing

Movies

The Big Fix
[ 1978 ] Pool Man
Last Embrace
[ 1979 ] First Commuter
French Postcards
[ 1979 ] Sayyid
Night of the Juggler
[ 1980 ] Allesandro the Cabbie
Ragtime
[ 1981 ] Tateh
Yentl
[ 1983 ] Avigdor
Daniel
[ 1983 ] Paul Isaacson
Maxie
[ 1985 ] Nick
Castle in the Sky
[ 1986 ] Louie Disney dub
The Princess Bride
[ 1987 ] Iñigo Montoya
The House on Carroll Street
[ 1988 ] Salwen
Alien Nation
[ 1988 ] Sam Francisco
Dick Tracy
[ 1990 ] 88 Keys
Impromptu
[ 1991 ] Alfred De Musset
True Colors
[ 1991 ] John Palmeri
The Doctor
[ 1991 ] Murray
Life with Mikey
[ 1993 ] Irate Man
The Music of Chance
[ 1993 ] Jim Nhe
Squanto: A Warrior's Tale
[ 1994 ] Brother Daniel
Men with Guns
[ 1997 ] Andrew
Lulu on the Bridge
[ 1998 ] Philip Kleinman
The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland
[ 1999 ] Huxley
Piñero
[ 2001 ] Joseph Papp
Run Ronnie Run
[ 2002 ] Mandy Patinkin
Frankie and Johnny Are Married
[ 2003 ] Mandy Patinkin
Choking Man
[ 2006 ] Rick
Everyone's Hero
[ 2006 ] Stanley Irving
4.3.2.1.
[ 2010 ] Sir Jago Larofsky
Jock the Hero Dog
[ 2011 ] Bil
The Wind Rises
[ 2013 ] Hattori
Wish I Was Here
[ 2014 ] Gabe
Ali and Nino
[ 2016 ] Gregor Kipiani
The Queen of Spain
[ 2016 ] Jordan Berman
Wonder
[ 2017 ] Mr. Tushman
Smurfs: The Lost Village
[ 2017 ] Papa Smurf
Life Itself
[ 2018 ] Irwin Dempsey
Before You Know It
[ 2019 ] Mel Gurner

TV Shows

Chicago Hope
Dr. Jeffrey Geiger
Criminal Minds
Jason Gideon
Dead Like Me
Rube Sofer
Homeland
Saul Berenson
Death and Other Details
Rufus Cotesworth
Brilliant Minds
Dr. Noah Wolf

Awards and Nominations

Tony Awards - 2000 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical

Mandy Patinkin, The Wild Party

Drama Desk Awards - 1991 - Outstanding Actor - Musical

Mandy Patinkin, The Secret Garden

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 1991 - Best Actor - Musical

Mandy Patinkin, The Secret Garden


winner
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 1990 - Special Awards

Mandy Patinkin


winner
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 1990 - Special Awards

Mandy Patinkin

Drama Desk Awards - 1989 - Outstanding One Person Show

Mandy Patinkin, Dress Casual


winner
Drama League Awards - 1989 - Distinguished Achievement in Musical Theatre

Mandy Patinkin

Drama Desk Awards - 1987 - Outstanding Actor - Musical

Mandy Patinkin, The Knife

Drama Desk Awards - 1984 - Outstanding Actor in a Musical

Mandy Patinkin, Sunday in the Park with George

Tony Awards - 1984 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical

Mandy Patinkin , Sunday in the Park with George

Drama Desk Awards - 1982 - Outstanding Featured Actor in a Play

Mandy Patinkin, Henry IV

Drama Desk Awards - 1980 - Outstanding Actor in a Musical

Mandy Patinkin, Evita


winner
Tony Awards - 1980 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical

Mandy Patinkin, Evita

Videos

News


Mandy Patinkin, Sandra Bernhard and More Set for Carpenter Center 2025�"2026 Season
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 2, 2025

The Richard and Karen Carpenter Performing Arts Center at Cal State Long Beach has announced its 2025–2026 season lineup, spotlighting celebrated performers across music, dance, comedy, and more.
Danbury's Musicals At Richter Kicks Off 41st Season Under The Stars with EVITA
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 29, 2025

Musicals at Richter (MAR), celebrating its 41st season as the longest-running outdoor theater in Connecticut, kicks off the summer with 'Evita,' playing July 5 to July 19. Featuring a live band and a cast of talented local actors, performances take place outdoors under the stars at the Richter Arts Center
Tickets for Randy Rainbow and More on Sale at The Grand
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 28, 2025

The Grand has revealed 4 additional star-studded performances now on sale, featuring a premiere line-up of world-class comedians, beloved tribute groups, classic rock icons, and more, that join over 30 performances already on sale.
Single Tickets Now On Sale For 2025/26 Broadway in Wilmington Season
by Stephi Wild - Jun 23, 2025

The Playhouse on Rodney Square has announced that single tickets to the 2025/26 Broadway in Wilmington season, including Mrs. Doubtfire, Kinky Boots, and Meredith Willson's The Music Man, will go on sale to the general public this week.
Top Broadway Titles at Tribeca 2025: A Recap
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 16, 2025

Following the Tribeca Festival, BroadwayWorld has done a recap of some of the biggest theater titles, including Everything's Going to Be Great starring Bryan Cranston and Allison Janney, Mandy Patinkin's long-awaited Seasoned series, the third season of The Gilded Age, and more.
Matthew Rosenstein to Premiere MAKE ME FRENCH at The Laurie Beechman Theatre
by Emmy Rice - Jun 14, 2025

After a sold-out and BroadwayWorld Award-nominated debut, cabaret artist and major Francophile Matthew Rosenstein is bringing his new show “Make Me French!” to The Laurie Beechman Theatre just in time for the French national holiday on Monday July 14 at 7pm. 
Video: Original HAMILTON Stars Perfrom At The Public Theater 2025 Gala
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 13, 2025

The Public Theater welcomed Leslie Odom Jr. and Renée Elise Goldsberry, the Tony Award-winning original stars of Hamilton, to its annual gala on the lawn outside the newly renovated Delacorte Theater. Check out video of their performances.
Review: Mandy Patinkin and Kathryn Grody Star in Hilarious SEASONED Pilot at Tribeca
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 12, 2025

Following the misadventures of performers and real-life couple Mandy Patinkin and Kathryn Grody, Seasoned is a hilarious comedy of errors that highlights the importance of appreciating the small things in life.
Photos: The Public Theater Celebrates the Newly Renovated Delacorte Theater at 2025 Gala
by Jennifer Broski - Jun 12, 2025

The Public Theater just presented its annual gala on the lawn outside the newly renovated Delacorte Theater, where guests got an exclusive preview as The Public lit up the reimagined theater for the first time.
Mandy Patinkin and Adam Pascal & Anthony Rapp Come to The Playhouse on Rodney Square
by Stephi Wild - May 23, 2025

The Grand has announced two performances for the 2025/2026 season featuring iconic Broadway stars, with multiple Tony nominations and awards among them and a slew of legendary musicals and movies under their belts.
What is the History of New Musicals at the Public Theater?
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - May 20, 2025

The new musical Goddess can currently be seen in its New York premiere production at the Public Theater on Lafayette Street. Directed by the Public’s associate artistic director and resident director Saheem Ali, who is currently Tony Award-nominated for directing Buena Vista Social Club, Goddess is playing at the Public’s largest space by capacity, the Newman Theatre.
Feature: Joey Landwehr Finds the Stars of Tomorrow Today at The BROADWAY SAN DIEGO AWARDS
by ErinMarie Reiter - May 7, 2025

Interview with Joey Landwehr, the Broadway San Diego Awards Artistic Director, on putting this event together and what he looks forward to every year. This year the Broadway San Diego Awards are on May 25th at the Balboa Theatre.
Feature: Signature Theatre Honors Mandy Patinkin with The 2025 Sondheim Award at its Annual Gala
by David Friscic - Apr 29, 2025

My emotional and artistic journey with performer extraordinaire Mandy Patinkin was renewed as I watched the Signature Theatre’s Sondheim Award Gala celebrating Mandy Patinkin (at the Anthem on the Wharf on April 14, 2025).  Mr. Patinkin is a truly intersectional artist who has conquered the world of Broadway, concerts, albums, television, and film. Mr. Patinkin’s talent and skills cross-pollinate across all cultural touchstones.
THE PRINCESS BRIDE Musical to Have 'Substantial Workshop' Later This Year
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 28, 2025

Bob Martin and Rick Elice, book writers for the new musical adaptation of NBC's Smash, have given an update on the long-awaited musical of The Princess Bride.
Video: Mandy Patinkin Surprises Ben Platt at 2025 Sondheim Award Gala
by Joshua Wright - Apr 21, 2025

Watch Mandy Patinkin surprise Ben Platt and singers by joining his own tribute performance of 'Sunday' at Signature Theatre's 2025 Sondheim Award Gala. Signature's Sondheim Award Gala honors individuals who have made important contributions to the American Musical Theater. This spring, Signature celebrated Tony and Emmy Award winner Mandy Patinkin.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld April 18, 2025
by - Apr 18, 2025

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is April 18, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Interview: Jenny Lee Stern of FORBIDDEN BROADWAY at Broadway At The Hobby Center
by Brett Cullum - Apr 17, 2025

Do you ever feel bad making fun of some of these folks? Because I mean, let's face it, Broadway actors. They take themselves a little bit seriously. I am terrified of interviewing Patti Lupone!
Mandy Patinkin's SEASONED Series Sets World Premiere at Tribeca
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 17, 2025

Mandy Patinkin's Seasoned will finally see the light of day. The series, which stars the Tony winner along with his wife, Kathryn Grody, has set its world premiere as part of Tribeca's Festival 2025 lineup.
West Bank Café to Launch Partnership with The Al Hirschfeld Foundation
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 14, 2025

West Bank Café has revealed their partnership with The Al Hirschfeld Foundation, lining the walls of the 42nd Street restaurant with both originals and limited-edition lithographs of Broadway’s biggest stars. Learn more!
Nathan Gunn Joins The South Bend Symphony In Performance This May
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 11, 2025

The 2024-25 Indiana Trust Pops Series features Nathan Gunn Sings Broadway at the Morris Performing Arts Center on Saturday, May 3, at 7:30 p.m., South Bend's own Nathan Gunn, the world-renowned baritone, takes the stage alongside the South Bend Symphony Orchestra for a show-stopping evening of unforgettable music.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Mandy Patinkin been in?

Mandy Patinkin has appeared on Broadway in 16 shows.

How many West End shows has Mandy Patinkin been in?

Mandy Patinkin has appeared on London's West End in 2 shows.

What was Mandy Patinkin's first West End show?

Mandy Patinkin's first West End show was Paradise Found which opened in 2010

What awards has Mandy Patinkin been nominated for?

Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for The Wild Party, Outstanding Actor - Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for The Secret Garden, Best Actor - Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for The Secret Garden , Special Awards (Outer Critics Circle Awards), Special Awards (Outer Critics Circle Awards), Outstanding One Person Show (Drama Desk Awards) for Dress Casual, Distinguished Achievement in Musical Theatre (Drama League Awards), Outstanding Actor - Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for The Knife, Outstanding Actor in a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Sunday in the Park with George, Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for Sunday in the Park with George, Outstanding Featured Actor in a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Henry IV, Outstanding Actor in a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Evita and Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for Evita.

What awards has Mandy Patinkin won?

Mandy Patinkin has received several notable awards throughout his career. He has won Special Awards from the Outer Critics Circle Awards and was honored with the Distinguished Achievement in Musical Theatre by the Drama League Awards. Additionally, he won the Tony Award for Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical for his role in Evita.

How many shows has Mandy Patinkin written?

Mandy Patinkin has written 1 shows including An Evening with Patti LuPone and Mandy Patinkin (Conceiver).

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